Sky Academy Venice

Summary:

Sky Academy Venice is a public charter middle school in Venice, Florida, serving 261 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota District, which is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While Sky Academy Venice generally performs better than the state average in most subject areas, it often lags behind the nearby public schools in the Sarasota district, particularly in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 247th out of 1,099 Florida middle schools in 2018-2019 to 463rd out of 1,196 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Sky Academy Venice has a significantly higher percentage of white students (75.1%) compared to the nearby public schools, which range from 45.64% to 81.11% white students. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also increased from 5.7% in 2019-2020 to 9.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Despite these challenges, Sky Academy Venice appears to be a solid middle school option, with spending per student reaching $8,526 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby public schools in the Sarasota District. The school's racial makeup and declining statewide ranking suggest areas for improvement, and the increasing chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that the school should address. Overall, parents considering Sky Academy Venice should weigh its strengths and weaknesses in comparison to other middle school options in the area, such as McIntosh Middle School, Brookside Middle School, and Woodland Middle School.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 701 Center Rd
       Venice, FL  34285


(941) 244-2626

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,526 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.1%
Hispanic:
14.6%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sky Academy Venice ranks better than 61.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sky Academy Venice has the smallest middle school student body size in the Sarasota School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.1%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sky Academy Venice is 13.7, which is the lowest among 11 middle schools in the Sarasota School District! (See more...)
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Compare Sky Academy Venice employs 19 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sky Academy Venice is $8,526, which is the lowest among 11 middle schools in the Sarasota School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sky Academy Venice was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sky Academy Venice 463rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Sky Academy Venice in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 8th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sky Academy Venice

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 66.61 321st 999 67.9%
2016 79.20 181st 997 81.8%
2017 83.68 152nd 1031 85.3%
2018 74.30 239th 1035 76.9%
2019 75.50 247th 1099 77.5%
2021 58.81 437th 1136 61.5%
2022 46.54 593rd 1148 48.3%
2023 53.65 516th 1177 56.2%
2024 58.57 463rd 1196 61.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sky Academy Venice

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 144 1 2 16 1 0 4 0 168
2013 232 2 4 24 1 0 11 0 274
2014 278 4 6 19 0 1 13 0 321
2015 286 6 6 27 0 0 13 0 338
2016 233 2 7 18 2 0 10 0 272
2017 211 2 5 20 2 0 16 0 256
2018 167 3 2 19 1 0 12 0 204
2019 138 3 1 16 0 0 8 0 166
2020 136 6 1 25 0 0 9 0 177
2021 122 5 1 23 0 0 8 0 159
2022 159 4 4 30 0 0 19 0 216
2023 196 4 7 38 0 0 16 0 261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sky Academy Venice

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 168 9.0 18.6 43.5
2013 274 13.0 21.0 32.5
2014 321 17.0 18.8 31.5
2015 338 19.0 17.7 33.1
2016 272 18.0 15.1 10.7
2017 256 17.0 15.0 10.9
2018 204 14.0 14.5 27.9
2019 166 12.0 13.8 10.2
2020 177 12.0 14.7 13.6
2021 159 12.0 13.2 15.1
2022 216 13.0 16.6 33.8
2023 261 19.0 13.7 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sky Academy Venice

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 168 9.0 18.6 43.5
2013 274 13.0 21.0 32.5
2014 321 17.0 18.8 31.5
2015 338 19.0 17.7 33.1
2016 272 18.0 15.1 10.7
2017 256 17.0 15.0 10.9
2018 204 14.0 14.5 27.9
2019 166 12.0 13.8 10.2
2020 177 12.0 14.7 13.6
2021 159 12.0 13.2 15.1
2022 216 13.0 16.6 33.8
2023 261 19.0 13.7 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sky Academy Venice

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $39 (0.6%) $6,137 (99.4%) $6,176
2019 $34 (0.5%) $6,294 (99.5%) $6,328
2020 $69 (0.9%) $7,231 (99.1%) $7,300
2021 $00 (0.0%) $7,872 (100.0%) $7,872
2022 $125 (1.7%) $7,093 (98.3%) $7,219
2023 $476 (5.6%) $8,050 (94.4%) $8,526

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sky Academy Venice

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 247th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 516th of 1177 Middle schools
 21.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sky Academy Venice)7048
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6360
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sky Academy Venice)7740
 37%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6759
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sky Academy Venice)5845
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6457
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sky Academy Venice)6751
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7364
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sky Academy Venice)6450
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6660
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sky Academy Venice)7235
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6547
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Sky Academy Venice)6133
 28%
   8th Grade Science (Sarasota)6255
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Sky Academy Venice)8672
 14%
   End of Course Civics (Sarasota)8580
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sky Academy Venice)10054
 46%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)7369
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students166261
 57.2%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian17
 600%
Hispanic1638
 137.5%
Pacific Islander00
White138196
 42%
Two or More Races816
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.2%13.8%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sky Academy Venice

Sky Academy Venice ranks 463rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Sky Academy Venice are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Sky Academy Venice.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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